Shark bait; dive with the sharks.
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa offers scuba divers the chance to dive with sharks from around the world in the Shark Bay exhibit.
The aquarium provides the sharks and all scuba gear for underwater experience.
According to Florida Aquarium, the purpose of the dive is to dispel the myth that sharks are man-eaters and to convey conservation to our aquarium guests
Shark Bay is a 93,000-gallon saltwater exhibit that is home to shark species from around the world including sand tiger sharks, zebra sharks, nurse sharks, black tip reef sharks and a green sea turtle.
All divers must be certified scuba divers and 15-years-old.
The program is about 90-minutes long and includes an educational presentation about sharks and a 30-minute dive in the Shark Bay exhibit.
Divers will exit the shark cage with an aquarium dive master and position themselves on the bottom of the exhibit in front of the exhibit window to see the sharks while family and friends will be able to view the divers during the dive from the gallery.
There are two dive masters in the exhibit and one surface tender present during all dives. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by world wide recognized scuba training agencies.
Emergency oxygen and first aid kits are onsite for all diving operations.
Cost is $150 per person and includes aquarium admission for the diver, adjustable shark dive hat and a photograph of the diver during the experience.
Additional photos taken underwater during your experience are available for purchase.
Bring a facemask, bathing suit and towel. All dive areas and changing facilities are handicapped accessible.
The Shark Bay Exhibit is at The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, in Tampa.
Call: 813-273-4015.
